Senior Acquisition Specialist

Hill Associates

2d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

Hill Associates is searching for a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support the Business Operations section of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in a large cabinet-level federal agency. We are seeking an energetic, talented professional who understands federal procurement processes to assist a team of Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) and staff in day-to-day operations. This position involves the development of acquisition packages for federal procurements, development and execution of the supporting procedures, knowledge management, and support for various administrative activities needed to maintain healthy business operations in a highly dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience providing acquisition-related support in the Federal Government environment.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to information technology, communications, data management, or a related field.
• At least 10 years professional work experience related to federal acquisition or business-related support.
• Excellent writer with strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be a self-motivator with the ability to work remotely and independently with little supervision or direction to deliver all required tasks.
• Must have dedicated, distraction-free workspace and reliable, high-speed internet connection.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Security level of clearance.
• Able to remain focused on critical tasks, produce quality work on time, and occasionally deliver under short deadlines.
• Attentive listener and a quick learner.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in data entry, and data / documentation tracking and storage.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of desktop software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience managing and developing acquisition documentation in a Federal Government agency.
• Experience with Federal Government procurement / contracting processes and documentation.
• Experience using computer-based tools such as ServiceNow in support of administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the federal client lead in developing, coordinating, tracking, and storing critical contracting / procurement documentation.
• Support or lead the development of acquisition package materials to include Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), market research documents, acquisition plans, justification documents and other artifacts.
• Assist the COR staff in preparing various written contracting / procurement packages.
• Utilize computer-based tools, such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ServiceNow in support of acquisition tracking, management, and reporting.
• Provide knowledge management support by loading and tracking contracting / procurement documentation in the Agency’s document tracker system.
• Maintain and report status of documentation in various stages of development, coordinator, or storage in the Agency documentation repository.
• Provide recommendations on methods to improve administrative procedures.
• Liaise and support IT programs serviced by the Business Operations section. Support activities may include but are not limited to meeting facilitation, documentation of meeting notes and outcomes, presentation development, advising on acquisition procedures, tracking acquisition status and related financials, and creating and maintaining reference materials.

Benefits

• From the first day of employment, Hill Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), as well as a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level